An established manufacturer is seeking an experienced Environment, Health and Safety Manager (EHS Manager) for a 400-person facility . We are looking for someone with experience in a manufacturing / machining environment. California experience is preferred, however, r elocation is available for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities :
- Inspects the facility to identify safety, health, and environmental risks.
- Develops and implements inspection policies and procedures, and a schedule of routine inspections.
- Develops health and safety procedures for all areas of the company.
- Prepares and schedules training to cover emergency procedures, workplace safety, and other relevant topics.
- Monitors compliance with safety procedures.
- Ensures that safety data sheets are maintained and readily accessible when needed.
- Maintains records of discharge of or employee exposure to hazardous waste and / or pollutants, as required.
- Be the liaison between the EHS organization and company executives on critical items that require awareness to reduce risks across manufacturing plant.
- Lead and partner with site leadership, implementing new or updated EHS prevention and compliance programs while driving employee engagement in EHS.
- Manage execution of EHS related capital projects for the site.
- Manage multiple site activities with regulatory agencies to verify compliance, resolve situations, and maintain a cooperative working relationship.
- Provide leadership and coaching to site EHS staff and contacts to promote safe work behaviors and foster a lean safety culture.
- Identify and implement applicable regulatory requirements.
- Lead all environmental compliance (hazardous waste, air emissions, water).
- Perform research projects regarding operational or site programs, serve on project teams, and provide recommendations regarding new or existing operations.
- Perform and complete various site EHS inspections required for compliance.
- Partner with management on business, organizational, and EHS programs, provide advice and guidance, and serve as a member of the management team.
- Investigate accidents and environmental incidents through root cause analysis and recommend policies, procedures, and / or other actions to correct problems and prevent future occurrences.
- Lead management when implementing new or updated EHS prevention and compliance programs.
- Perform investigations, analyses, and research that require specialized knowledge in several EHS areas, develop reports and findings, and recommend operational changes.
- Manage the Process Safety Management, within program guidelines.
- Contribute and support regional, divisional, and corporate EHS activities.
Education :
A Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or Occupational Health and Safety, or related field preferred.Experience & Skills :
Must have previous Manufacturing / Machining Environment ExperienceRegulatory Knowledge : In-depth understanding of local, state, and federal environmental regulations. This includes knowledge of environmental permits and compliance requirements. Someone who has worked in CA and well-versed in California’s stringent environmental regulations is preferred.Risk Assessment and Management : Ability to conduct thorough environmental risk assessments and develop strategies for risk mitigation. This includes identifying potential environmental hazards and implementing measures to prevent or minimize their impact.Waste Management Expertise : Proficiency in designing and implementing effective waste management programs. This involves understanding waste disposal regulations, recycling initiatives, and sustainable waste reduction practices.Environmental Auditing and Reporting : Experience in conducting environmental audits to assess compliance with regulations and internal environmental policies. Strong skills in preparing and presenting environmental reports to regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.Emergency Response Planning : Capability to develop and implement emergency response plans for environmental incidents. This includes coordinating with relevant authorities and managing the environmental aspects of crisis situations.Communication and Training : Strong communication skills to convey environmental policies and procedures to employees at all levels. This includes conducting training sessions on environmental awareness and compliance.Technology Proficiency : Familiarity with environmental management software (experience with Gensuite would be a plus) and tools (including various Federal and CA state reporting portals) for data collection, analysis, and reporting..Collaboration and Leadership : Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead onsite environmental initiatives. Effective leadership in driving a culture of environmental responsibility within the organization.Willingness and ability to provide direction and consultation on various environmental, health, and safety issues.Knowledge and willingness to implement and 6S in partnership with other leaders